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City commissioners in Wildwood will vote on a possible backpack ban on the boardwalk

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia

Newest development Jun 13, 2024 · 3 reportsWildwood bans backpacks after issuing a ‘disaster emergency’ over Memorial Day weekend

Leaders in one Jersey Shore town are considering a new ordinance to ban backpacks on the boardwalk that would be effective immediately.

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  1. City commissioners in Wildwood will vote on a possible backpack ban on the boardwalk

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  2. Newest

    Wildwood bans backpacks after issuing a ‘disaster emergency’ over Memorial Day weekend

    Headline from Philadelphia Inquirer ·

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. PhillyVoice

    Wildwood officials consider banning backpacks on beaches and boardwalk (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Wildwood's board of commissioners will introduce an ordinance prohibiting the possession of backpacks on beaches and the boardwalk. The measure seeks to deter teens from carrying alcohol and other illicit items.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    City commissioners in Wildwood will vote on a possible backpack ban on the boardwalk (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Leaders in one Jersey Shore town are considering a new ordinance to ban backpacks on the boardwalk that would be effective immediately.

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Wildwood could enforce a backpack ban: Here's everything you need to know (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Wildwood officials are expected to propose new rules in an effort to control "unruly and tumultuous" crowds on the boardwalk this summer.

  4. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Wildwood to propose backpack ban on NJ beach, boardwalk after chaotic start to season (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The city of Wildwood is expected to introduce a new policy that could ban the use of backpacks on the beach and boardwalk.

  5. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Wildwood boardwalk backpack ban: Here's everything you need to know (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

    Published

    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Wildwood officials are taking action to control "unruly and tumultuous" crowds on the boardwalk this summer with a new rule.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Wildwood bans backpacks after issuing a ‘disaster emergency’ over Memorial Day weekend (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Bags larger than 8 inches are banned from the Wildwood boardwalk from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. during summer months.

  7. Press of Atlantic City

    Wildwood approves backpack ban (opens Press of Atlantic City)

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    Press of Atlantic City's feed description

    In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Wildwood Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance amendment banning backpacks and other bags larger than 8 inches from the beaches and Boardwalk after 8 p.m.

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